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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI have some sad news to report -- bluecollar2 has passed away
I was informed earlier this evening by his aunt that bluecollar2 has passed away suddenly. She asked me to pass this news on to you all, and to add him to DU's In Memoriam page.
As bluecollar2 he was a member of DU since January 2017, but he only created that account after the infamous 2016 election day hack interfered with a lot of people's access to the site. Prior to that he was known as BlueCollar, and he joined in May 2001, just a few short months after DU was founded.
His aunt informs me that he valued all of you as a trustworthy source of information, particularly when it came to information about Medicare. He was an avid Liverpool supporter, and aside from the main political forums, his favorite group on DU was the Soccer/Football group.
My condolences to his aunt and to the rest of his family. We'll remember him on the In Memoriam page as BlueCollar -- member since 2001.
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ms liberty
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cilla4progress
(25,332 posts)member!
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Rest in power, Bluecollar/Bluecollar2.
Healing vibes on the way to his family. 💓💓💓
greatauntoftriplets
(176,238 posts)Sad news.
rurallib
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livetohike
(22,488 posts)aunt, family and friends .
It is always sad to lose someone.
I remember him, may he rest in peace.
a kennedy
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blm
(113,490 posts)Well keep kickin for you, Blue.
Docreed2003
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trof
(54,270 posts)CrispyQ
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hlthe2b
(103,776 posts)I light a candle for him tonight and will keep all his family and friends in my thoughts.
Be at peace, BlueCollar/BlueCollar2.
wnylib
(23,029 posts)Condolences and healing to his family and friends.
SergeStorms
(19,222 posts)There's just too damned many old friends in there. Rest in peace, dear Democrat. Rest in peace.
Evolve Dammit
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JudyM
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Evolve Dammit
(17,508 posts)TygrBright
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niyad
(116,413 posts)friends.
Thank you for letting us know, EarlG. And thank you for memorialising him from his original date.
Recursion
(56,582 posts)So sorry to hear that
Upthevibe
(8,483 posts)Thank you for letting us know about BlueCollar.
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mahina
(18,286 posts)💧🌸✨
CaptainTruth
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lpbk2713
(42,947 posts)Condolences to his friends and family.
CottonBear
(21,604 posts)🕯
My condolences to his DU family and IRL family.
peacebuzzard
(5,210 posts)Condolences to the family and all of his kindred spirits.
In solidarity... 🥀 this is sad indeed.
BigmanPigman
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Peacetrain
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herding cats
(19,583 posts)My heart and love to all of his loved ones. ❤️
MiHale
(10,253 posts)Richard D
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calimary
(82,753 posts)And wherever you are, thank you for all the posts and participation!
Virtual hugs to his family, and to you, EarlG, for letting us know.
TheBeam19
(344 posts)Pepsidog
(6,287 posts)salin
(48,958 posts)finding peace and comfort where possible through the grief to his family, loved ones and all whose lives he touched.
mountain grammy
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Hekate
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KPN
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Tom Yossarian Joad
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Lucinda
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highplainsdem
(50,284 posts)RIP, BlueCollar.
Backseat Driver
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My condolences to his family and friends in their loss.
choie
(4,351 posts)to his aunt, rest of his family and friends
raising2moredems
(658 posts)And condolences to family and friends. Also glad his aunt notified us.
MontanaMama
(23,611 posts)Im sorry to hear weve lost another good Democrat.
Beacool
(30,264 posts)My condolences to his family and friends. May Bluecollar rest in peace.
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littlemissmartypants
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Fla Dem
(24,638 posts)And all his family.
Thank you also to EarlG for a warm and sensitive Obituary.
My bluecollar2 Rest In Peace.
PlutosHeart
(1,390 posts)RIP.
Laffy Kat
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Raine
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Kali
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thanks to his Aunt and condolences.
Coventina
(27,427 posts)I remember him, but I don't think I've seen one of his posts in years.
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Silver Gaia
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BlueMTexpat
(15,425 posts)Deepest condolences!
ornotna
(10,919 posts)RIP.
LisaM
(28,049 posts)I echo it.
dalton99a
(82,524 posts)Niagara
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Bettie
(16,630 posts)Wishes for peace for his family and friends.
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malaise
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Response to EarlG (Original post)
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crickets
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William769
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R.I.P. bluecollar2 condolences to loved ones.
Pacifist Patriot
(24,682 posts)I'm so sorry to hear that.
mia
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luvallpeeps
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KY_EnviroGuy
(14,544 posts)Condolences to family and friends.
KY.........
kind soul.
I had my first interaction with him recently in the ⚽ forum. Nice guy.
proud patriot
(100,853 posts)Thanks for letting us know ..
Too many Too soon
Different Drummer
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Aristus
(67,101 posts)I'm crying...
RIP, bluecollar. Cross gently...
Chautauquas
(4,455 posts)My condolences to his friends and family
Nevilledog
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